The leaves are turning, the stands are hung, and opening day is closing in fast. Before the trucks are loaded and the gear starts piling in, your wheelhouse needs its own pre-season prep. A unit that has been sitting since ice-out does not just roll straight into deer camp duty; a few key checks now…
First ice is equal parts excitement and chaos. You’ve been waiting months to roll the Yetti out of the driveway, but nothing kills the hype faster than realizing you forgot something essential—or discovering a problem once you’re already parked on the lake. Before you tow your Yetti onto the ice for the first time this…
I’m an over-planner. I simply have to “over-do” it to be confident in performing about any outdoor task, but even I was surprised at how much preparation can go into equipping your wheelhouse. I know from experience that just as a properly rigged boat catches more fish, any time on the hard water is best…
With above-average fish populations and loosening state regulations, ice fishing on many of North Dakota’s 430+ fishable lakes has quickly become a choice winter sport for those living in North Dakota and those across the ice belt. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department stated recently that the focus of North Dakota ice anglers is…
Want to be more effective fishing out of your Yetti? Joel Nelson talks about how to utilize jigging to attract more fish and increase your catch rates this Winter! Model shown: T821-PKF. Failure to properly maintain and service your Voyager equipment may result in personal injury and may void any manufacturer warranties. Please contact your local…
Wheelhouse Angling – Family Style By Joel Nelson The popularity of wheelhouses has grown in recent years for good reason. It is a comfortable way to enjoy fishing for the whole family. Though, at least for my crew, the camping-on-ice part has been as much fun for them as the fishing. That part has been…
Yetti House Tour With Joel Nelson So you narrow down your Edition, layout, colors, interior and exterior options, and poof – now you have an awesome wheelhouse for your year-round enjoyment! Once you bring your shiny new Yetti home, it’s your turn to add finishing touches – like adding where you want your coat hooks…
Some of the best weekends in the Yetti can be found sitting on schools of panfish. They make for a fun catch, a lot of smiles, and some tastey ice meals! The Angling Buzz team were out on the ice and made a cool video of tips, tricks, and just all around fun had while…
Off the Beaten Path By Joel Nelson If you own a mobile semi-permanent ice shelter of any kind, this winter you’ll likely face a familiar conundrum each time you set up on your favorite lake. Where to put it? Or, from another perspective, how far off the beaten path dare I go? It’s a tough…
